formality

formalità

Qualcosa da fare perché richiesto da una regola o usanza, anche se il risultato è già certo.

In inglese semplice: Something you must do because a rule or custom requires it, even when the result is already certain.

• The final interview is a formality.
• We completed the formalities before collecting the keys.
• Is this vote a formality, or could the plan still fail?

Sinonimi: procedure

Espressioni comuni: just a formality, complete a formality, legal formality

formalità

Modo di comportarsi attento e cortese, seguendo regole ufficiali, con poca spontaneità o confidenza.

In inglese semplice: The use of careful, polite behavior and official rules rather than a relaxed, friendly style.

• The meeting had little formality.
• She disliked the formality of official dinners.
• His speech brought a touch of formality to the celebration.

Sinonimi: ceremony

Contrari: informality

Espressioni comuni: great formality, formality of something, without formality, degree of formality

formalità, rituale vuoto

Azione compiuta per abitudine o tradizione, senza effetti o importanza reali.

In inglese semplice: An action done out of habit or custom that has no real effect or importance.

• Their greeting was an empty formality.
• The annual ceremony had become a meaningless formality.
• She wanted a real apology, not a formality.

Sinonimi: empty ritual, empty gesture

Espressioni comuni: mere formality, empty formality, meaningless formality